Thread-fin Prawn Goby (Elacatinus thread)
Fish in the family Gobiidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Compact description of Elacatinus thread appearance: Slim oval body, primarily yellowish-orange with dark bars across flanks and a conspicuous white stripe along caudal peduncle (region near tail).
Diet and feeding
Marine copepods, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, finely chopped marine algae, and small marine invertebrates (in both wild and aquarium settings)
Difficulty and care for the Thread-fin Prawn Goby
Moderate - Thread-fin Prawn Goby requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
The Elacatinus threadfish is naturally found in the Caribbean Sea, specifically along the coastlines of Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, and Venezuela. They typically inhabit reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
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